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sammaywin's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, and Body shaming
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.25
"Sometimes you don't need a key,' said Sumi. Her smile verged on feral. 'Sometimes a crowbar is good enough."
It's been a while since I last visited this series, and when I spotted it the other day I decided to add it to my priority TBR on a whim. I usually have an excellent time with the Wayward Children books, so I hoped it was going to be an excellent way to end the year... And Where The Drowned Girls Go has definitely helped me remember me why I love this series! Sure, there isn't as much magic going on this time around, but the whimsical vibe is still there and Cora's story is such an important one. A little warning is in place as this sequel has minor spoilers for the previous books, and you might not understand the full scope of the situation if you haven't read them yet... Although it can still be read quite easily if you (like myself) don't remember all the details. I loved learning more about the Whitethorn Institute, and it was interesting to see the different approaches. There are so many important topics and hidden messages incorporated, and I could really appreciate how the story shows that it is okay to be yourself and stand up for what you believe. I'm looking forward to continue the series in 2024!
Graphic: Bullying, Gaslighting, Violence, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Ableism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Self harm, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
not_alicen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Forced institutionalization, and Self harm
overbooked207's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
2nd book of July 2022 and 16th of the year:
I love this series so much. The representation, the queerness and diversity, the world-building, the mental health discussions/representation, the characters, and the creepiness/fantastical elements are all absolutely amazing! Some of the books in the series are hit or miss for me, and this book wasn’t my absolute favorite of the bunch, but I still really enjoyed it, and it’s high up on the series favorites list! I highly recommend picking the series up, especially during the Halloween season, and can’t wait for the next book! TW for fatphobia, bullying, body shaming, eating disorder, mention of suicide attempts and suicidal ideation, ableism, talk of water/the ocean, anxiety, death, and forced institutionalization📚🎧🏳️🌈🌊
Graphic: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Suicide attempt, Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Death, Bullying, and Body shaming
shadowmaster13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Cora enrolls herself in the Whitethorn Institute, afraid to sleep lest the Drowned Gods of the Moors take her in her sleep. At first despite the place it does seem to be helping, but the Institute has more than a little in common with troubled teen programs. This gives Cora a real chance to shine as a character.
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Body shaming, Self harm, and Fatphobia
kadtide's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Confinement and Gaslighting
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Body horror, and Eating disorder
elizabethgreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The biggest issue I have is with the narrator justing that you can die and come back to life other than having an after life. Also I felt that suicide was suggested as a possible solution for getting to move on to a life which is better suited for you which I find appalling and dangerous especially for the targeted audience of this book.
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Suicide attempt and Child abuse
aquavenatus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Self harm